Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder driven by CFTR mutations that affects the exocrine glands. Manifesting with excessively viscous mucus production, patients typically experience obstruction of passageways (e.g., pancreatic and bile ducts, intestines, and bronchi). Lung disease is responsible for th...
Etiology/Epidemiology Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects multiple organ systems, most notable are the lungs and GI tract. It is known to be caused by mutation of one single gene, known as the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ( CFTR ) gene on chromosome ...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder, which means you get it from your parents at birth. It affects your lungs, pancreas, and other organs. CF changes the way chloride (salt) moves through the cells of your body. This causes the mucus (which should be thin and slippery) in vario...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by chronic microbial colonization and inflammation of the respiratory tract (RT), leading to pulmonary exacerbation (PEx) and lung damage. Although the lung bacterial microbiota has been extensively studied, the mycobiome remains understudied. Howe...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by the excessive production of thick and sticky mucus in various organs, particularly the lungs. Mucus builds in the airways, making it hard to breathe. It can also become a breeding ground for bacteria, leading to repeated lung ...
What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects one out of every 10,000 people worldwide. And while the illness mainly affects the lungs, its effects can be felt in other parts of the body as well. The pancreas, liver, kidneys and intestines can all be adverse...
Cystic fibrosis(CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by multisystem organ involvement including the pancreas, lungs, andgastrointestinal tract.Pancreatic enzymereplacement is necessary to promote adequate digestion of nutrients. Nutritional status has a strong impact on the survival of patients with CF;...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that leads to formation of thick epithelial secretions in affected organs. Chronic microbial infections associated with thick mucus secretions are the hallmarks of lung disease in CF. Despite similar conditions existing in the gastrointestinal tract, it is ...
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. This lifelong condition is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. To have CF, a person must inherit two copies of the mutated CFTR gene, getti...
Cystic fibrosis refers to a fatal genetic disorder in which mucus obstructs the lungs and pancreas. Moreover, Cystic Fibrosis refers to an inherited condition that causes the sweat glands to produce excess salt, and the mucous glands to produce abnormally thick, adherent mucus. The two main ...